Facebook Music Library vs. Sound Collection: Monetization & Off-Platform Rules (2025)
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One song choice can sink a campaign. Pick the wrong catalog and your video gets muted, reach collapses, revenue stalls. Learn what’s safe, what’s risky, and how to stay monetized on Facebook, Instagram, and beyond.
Definitions: What are these two libraries?
Facebook provides two different music sources inside its platforms, and understanding the differences is very important for creators, businesses, and advertisers.
Facebook/Instagram Music Library (commercial songs)
The Facebook and Instagram Music Library is a label and publisher–licensed catalog available inside Meta apps such as Reels and Stories. It gives creators access to popular songs and trending tracks directly within the platform.
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Availability and access to the Music Library can differ depending on account type, country, and if the user manages a personal profile, business page, or creator account. Some regions see wider song choices, while others face restrictions.
The core limitation of the Music Library is that it is primarily cleared for personal and non-commercial contexts. Business use, advertising campaigns, and monetized videos often fall outside the license scope, leading to muted or blocked content.
Meta Sound Collection (royalty-free/rights-cleared)
The Meta Sound Collection is a library of production music tracks and sound effects cleared for use on Facebook and Instagram. It is designed for creators, publishers, and brands, and it remains safe for monetized content.
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You can also access the Sound Collection directly inside Ads Manager. This integration allows advertisers to select royalty-free tracks when building campaigns, ensuring ads comply with Meta’s rules while avoiding copyright issues.
Monetization rules on Meta (Creators & Pages)
Monetization rules differ depending on whether the account is personal, a brand page, running ads, or participating in Meta’s creator programs.
Personal, non-monetized posts
Personal users can add tracks from the Facebook Music Library or the Meta Sound Collection without worrying about monetization policies. The rights are limited to use inside Facebook and Instagram, but non-commercial content generally remains safe.
The Sound Collection also works for personal accounts, with the added benefit of providing royalty-free tracks that won’t trigger copyright issues. However, availability of both options can still depend on territory, account type, and regional music agreements.
Business/brand Page content
Business pages face tighter restrictions when using the Facebook Music Library. Access to popular songs is limited to prevent commercial misuse, and businesses should avoid relying on label tracks in brand or promotional content.
For companies and organizations, the Meta Sound Collection offers a safer choice. These tracks are royalty-free and cleared for branded communication, allowing teams to publish marketing videos without risking blocked ads or muted soundtracks.
Paid advertising (boosted posts/ads)
When creating ads or boosting posts, the only music catalog Meta surfaces inside Ads Manager is the Sound Collection. This makes it clear that advertisers should rely exclusively on those tracks for campaigns.
Boosted ads using Music Library songs usually run into restrictions or complete rejection. Since the rights for popular songs do not extend to advertising, choosing Sound Collection tracks prevents wasted ad spend and potential compliance problems.
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Creator monetization (Reels, in-stream ads)
Meta confirms that creators can monetize content using tracks from the Sound Collection. These tracks are royalty-free and cleared for in-stream ads, Reels Play programs, and other monetization tools across Facebook and Instagram.
Popular commercial songs from the Music Library usually cannot be monetized. The only exception is the Music Revenue Sharing program, which applies to qualifying long-form videos on Facebook and comes with specific eligibility conditions.
Monetization Eligibility Checker
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Special case – Facebook Music Revenue Sharing
Meta introduced Music Revenue Sharing to let creators use certain popular songs in Facebook videos while still paying rights holders. It’s important to see this program as an exception with narrow rules, not a replacement for standard policies.
What it is (for Facebook long-form video with certain licensed songs)
Music Revenue Sharing gives Facebook video creators a way to use selected label songs and still earn money. The video must run at least one minute, show clear visual storytelling, and follow all community and monetization standards.
When a qualifying video includes a song from Meta’s revenue-share catalog, ad income is split between the creator, Meta, and the music rights holders. Creators typically earn a 20% share, with the rest divided to cover licensing obligations.
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Why it doesn’t change ads/reels/brand rules
This program applies only to long-form Facebook videos. It does not open the door to using commercial tracks in ads or branded campaigns. Those remain governed by the stricter licensing rules that push businesses toward Sound Collection or direct licenses.
It also does not apply to Reels, Stories, or Instagram content. Short-form and branded placements remain bound by the Music Library’s personal-use scope, meaning creators who want to monetize must still rely on cleared Sound Collection tracks.
Link for details/eligibility
Meta outlines the full requirements in its official Newsroom announcement on Music Revenue Sharing. There you’ll find criteria such as minimum video length, ad eligibility, and catalog availability that determine if a video can qualify.
For ongoing eligibility checks, Meta’s Business Help Center provides step-by-step guidance. Reviewing those pages before production helps creators confirm if their planned content falls under the program or if they need different music rights altogether.
Reels vs. Videos vs. Live: format rules that trip people up
Different formats follow different norms and policies, so the same song can be safe in one place and risky in another.
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Reels
Use the in-app picker for commercial songs when you post a casual Reel, or choose Meta Sound Collection when you want the safest path for reach and monetization. Meta’s own library reduces claim risk and keeps workflows simple.
Keep your Reel visual-first and treat music as supporting material. Meta warns against music-only or music-first uploads; shorter clips of music perform better under policy and reduce the chance of limits or mutes.
Regular videos (non-Reels)
Standard Facebook videos can qualify for Music Revenue Sharing when you use eligible licensed songs and meet the criteria. Your video needs to run at least sixty seconds and meet monetization standards, including in-stream ads eligibility. About
When a video qualifies, Meta splits ad revenue among you, rights holders, and Meta. The creator share is twenty percent on eligible videos, which makes this format the only place where certain commercial songs can still earn.
Live
Live streams follow stricter guidance. Meta discourages broadcasts where music is the main purpose and suggests keeping any recorded music in the background while you focus on the live moment or commentary. Treat music as an accent, not the star.
If you want to stay safe during a Live, avoid long, uninterrupted plays of recorded tracks and keep the stream about you, your subject, or your community. Instagram’s Live guidance mirrors this approach and helps set expectations.
Can I use them outside Meta? (YouTube, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
Creators often want to reuse the same video across multiple platforms, but the music licenses inside Facebook and Instagram do not automatically extend elsewhere. Off-platform use brings its own rules and restrictions.
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Can I run a YouTube ad with a track from Sound Collection?
The Sound Collection license only covers Facebook and Instagram, so you cannot run a YouTube advertisement with one of its tracks. Using it outside Meta violates the scope of the clearance.
If you need music for YouTube advertising, you must secure rights through a cross-platform royalty-free provider or negotiate a direct sync license with the rights holder. This avoids demonetization, blocked ads, and potential copyright disputes.
Can I post a personal video on X/Twitter that uses a Music Library song?
Songs in the Music Library are licensed by Meta for use only inside Facebook and Instagram. Posting them on X/Twitter or other platforms without additional rights puts you at risk of takedowns.
Even if your video is non-commercial or personal in nature, you still need a separate license for off-platform use. Meta’s agreements do not protect creators on platforms outside its own ecosystem.
What about exporting/downloading Reels that used Library music?
Facebook and Instagram sometimes allow users to download their Reels, but this feature does not grant new rights to the music. The license remains limited to Meta’s platforms and does not travel with the file.
If you want to upload that Reel on YouTube, TikTok, or another site, you must either replace the track with cleared music or obtain separate permission. The downloaded video does not override copyright obligations.
Commercial use pitfalls that flip the rules
Boosting a post or running an ad makes your video advertising. Music Library songs don’t cover ads. Use Sound Collection or a licensed track in Ads Manager to comply and avoid rejection or muted audio.
Brand or business posts are commercial communication, even without ad spend. Music Library access is limited for these accounts to prevent misuse. Choose Sound Collection, which Meta provides on Facebook and Instagram with clear rights.
When you monetize through Reels or in-stream ads, you need music cleared for revenue programs. Sound Collection qualifies across Meta. Music Library usually doesn’t, except Facebook’s Music Revenue Sharing for select long-form videos with eligibility.
If you need a video for YouTube, LinkedIn, or X, plan for a cross-platform license. Meta’s Sound Collection and Music Library do not grant off-platform rights. License music separately or replace the track before uploading.
Decision flow
If this is a personal, non-monetized post, you can use either the Facebook Music Library or Sound Collection inside Meta apps. Both are cleared for casual sharing, though availability still depends on region and account type. Facebook
If your video is an ad or a boosted post, treat it as advertising. Use Meta Sound Collection tracks or own licensed music. The Music Library isn’t cleared for ads and triggers rejection or mutes.
Brand or business content counts as communication even without ad spend. Use Meta Sound Collection to stay within policy. The Music Library songs face account restrictions and lead to issues, muted audio, or blocked distribution.
If you plan to monetize as a creator with Reels or in-stream ads, choose Sound Collection and follow Partner Monetization Policies. Music Library use is generally ineligible, except Facebook’s distinct Music Revenue Sharing program for qualifying long-form videos.
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When you need off-platform usage on YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, or X, secure a separate cross-platform license. Meta’s Music Library and Sound Collection do not grant rights beyond Meta products, even if you can download the file.
Practical workflow: how to stay claim-free and monetizable
A repeatable process beats guesswork. Run these steps every time you produce a video.
Pick the right audio source
Keep music supporting the story
Check monetization status
Plan for long-form video
Pick the right audio source
If you need the safest option, start with Meta Sound Collection. Meta surfaces this library for creators and advertisers because the tracks are cleared for use on Facebook and Instagram and integrate cleanly with publishing tools.
For ads or boosted posts, add music inside Ads Manager using the Sound Collection. Meta’s documentation explains that Ads Manager supports royalty-free audio from this library, which keeps campaigns within policy from the first draft.
Keep music supporting the story
Design the video so the story leads and the music supports it. Meta’s guidance favors shorter music clips and warns against uploads where listening is the main purpose, which often causes limits or mutes.
This approach also helps editors avoid stacking multiple full-length tracks. Short musical moments that enhance cuts, reveals, or transitions fit the rules and feel natural inside feeds and watch surfaces.
Check monetization status before posting
Confirm that your Page meets Partner Monetization Policies and Content Monetization Policies. If your Page isn’t eligible, no music choice will fix monetization; eligibility and Page Quality come first.
When you plan a long-form Facebook video with eligible songs, verify in-stream ads eligibility as well. This step determines if Music Revenue Sharing can apply and prevents surprises after upload.
If you’re flagged
If Meta mutes your audio because rights changed, replace the soundtrack with a Sound Collection track using the platform’s replace-audio tools. This restores sound quickly without re-editing the entire video.
If you licensed a third-party track, appeal the claim and attach your proof. Use Facebook’s copyright help and appeal pathways, and keep license files and receipts ready so reviewers can verify scope.
Meta occasionally re-establishes rights on songs after a lapse. When that happens, affected content often comes back automatically, so monitor the notice before you delete the post or its analytics.
Compliance checklist
Decide your intent before you pick music. If the video serves a brand objective or promotes anything of value, you’ve crossed into commercial use. That switch removes Music Library as an option and points you to Sound Collection or a direct license.
For ads and boosted posts, select music inside Ads Manager from the Sound Collection or upload a track you’ve licensed elsewhere. This keeps the campaign within scope and prevents rejections, mutes, or wasted spend.
If you monetize on Meta, meet Partner Monetization Policies and keep your audio choices simple: use Sound Collection, or, only for eligible long-form Facebook videos, participate in Music Revenue Sharing under its specific rules. Document eligibility and revenue-share terms.
When you plan to publish the same edit off-platform, do not rely on either Meta catalog. Replace the track with a cross-platform royalty-free license or negotiate a sync license that specifically covers your target channels.
If you exported a Reel that contains Music Library audio, treat that file as on-platform only. Re-edit with cleared music before uploading elsewhere; Meta’s licenses don’t travel with downloaded media. Keep proof of license scope in your project notes.
Train teammates and clients to spot the commercial switch. Add a simple pre-publish step: classify the video, select the proper catalog, save links to the policy pages you relied on, and archive track details (title, ID, source) alongside the campaign.
Pre-Publish Checklist
- Intent classified: personal, brand/business, ad/boost, creator monetization, or off-platform distribution.
- If brand/business or ad/boost, you are using Meta Sound Collection in Ads Manager or a clearly licensed track on file (no Music Library).
- Creator monetization eligibility confirmed (PMP/CMP + Page Quality). Using Sound Collection, or your long-form Facebook video qualifies for Music Revenue Sharing.
- Off-platform plan set: Meta catalog tracks replaced with cross-platform royalty-free or a direct sync license covering target channels.
- If exporting a Reel that used Music Library audio, the edit has been re-scored with cleared music before posting elsewhere.
- Proof bundle ready: license PDF, invoice, track title/ID/ISRC (if available), scope (media, term, territory), and policy links saved with the project.
- Allowlisting or ownership settings completed where required; channel/page/client IDs recorded and approval logs saved.
- Pre-publish test done: uploaded as private/unlisted to check for flags before spend or broader rollout.
- Team briefed on the commercial-use switch and the correct catalog choice; roles assigned for monitoring and appeals.
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Facebook Music Copyright Checker
The Facebook Music Copyright Checker previews claim risk before publishing. It flags triggers, suggests safer tracks, and drafts an appeal when you have proof. Save time, protect reach, and avoid edits, mutes, or blocked campaigns.
This tool is educational. It cannot guarantee outcomes or override Meta’s systems. Confirm rights, store your proof, and treat the Professional Dashboard as your source of truth. Use documented licenses for cross-platform uploads and appeals.
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